Lawrence Franklin Opel, a resident of Nevada City for twenty-nine years, died Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his home with his wife close by. He was 82 years old.

Karin and Larry had been married for 59 years. Larry was born on Jan. 31, 1944, in Oklahoma City, OK and lived in Southern California before retiring to Nevada City in 1997.

Larry was active in Nevada County Search and Rescue, and he and Karin were founding members of the High Sierra Corvette Club.

He is survived by his wife, Karin of Nevada City; their daughter, Jennifer of San Carlos, CA; their son, Mike and daughter-in-law, Kim of Laguna Niguel, CA; and their granddaughter, Alyssa of Redwood City, CA.

A celebration of life will be held at their home in Nevada City at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hooper & Weaver Mortuary.